Backpackers are Athletes, Too!
Name another sport where you have to carry the necessary gear in your pack, cover varied terrain, gain and lose elevation, take into account weather changes, and cover great distances on your feet with relatively[…]
How to Eat for Backpacking in Extreme Conditions
How do extreme conditions and altitude affect backpacking nutrition needs? Whether it’s the harsh desert sun or a frigid gust of wind, if you’re a backpacker, it’s likely that you’ve braved the elements once or[…]
Backpacking Nutrition: Tips for Recovery on the Trail
Implementing recovery strategies on the trail is just as important as fuel for your hike. However, it can be easy to overlook. Proper recovery can support your hiking experience. Focus on replenishing fuel stores, reducing[…]
Trail Nutrition: 5 Possible Nutrient Deficiencies
Nobody wants to end their bucket list backpacking trip early for any reason – but especially for a nutrient deficiency that could have been prevented by consuming the right foods. While any nutrition deficiency can[…]
Women Who Hike: Specific Nutrition Needs
Let’s get this straight-not all bodies are created equal. But have you ever noticed how nutrition recommendations are a “one size fits all” approach when it comes to backpacking? Furthermore, despite both men and women having similar[…]
How to Follow a Nutritious Vegetarian Backpacking Diet
Have you noticed the growing popularity of following a vegetarian diet in 2020? As a result of life in a pandemic, there is a noted focus on health and wellness. In response, this is due[…]
Exercise-Induced Inflammation and Thru-Hiker Diets: Are You Helping or Hurting Your Recovery?
Thru-hiking is an intense physical undertaking that, over time, can cause significant inflammation in the body. This physiological process is called exercise-induced inflammation and is a normal response to the muscle damage caused by high-intensity[…]
Backpacking Nutrition: Fueling Farther Using the Goldilocks Approach
Carbohydrates and protein eaten in the appropriate amounts are the foundation for good backpacking nutrition. Keep in mind that the goal for both of these nutrients is to meet your dietary needs. More is not[…]
Backpacking Meal Plans: Not all are created equal
Have you ever found yourself pulling uneaten food from your pack after a backpacking trip? Or worse, found yourself racing down the mountain with nothing but food on your mind because you didn’t pack enough?[…]
Should backpackers be wary of ramen noodles?
You can skip to the recipe but stick with me for just a bit to learn about the health risks associated with instant ramen noodles. Should you be wary? History of instant ramen noodles Did[…]
